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If you are looking for rewarding work in the environmental field, please review the current job listings below. If you do not see the position you're looking for, please feel free to send us your resume for future consideration. As Scientific Certification Systems grows, we are very interested in reviewing environmentally literate candidates' credentials.

If you feel SCS is the right fit for you, especially if you are a highly trained environmental scientist, please contact us. We anticipate the need to hire multiple positions in life cycle assessment and sustainable agriculture soon. Please send your resume and letter of introduction to SCS, 2200 Powell Street, Suite 725, Emeryville, CA 94608, or email.

Current Job Openings

Natural Resources Program Associate, Chain of Custody

Certification Coordinator, Chain of Custody

Field Auditor, FSC Chain of Custody

Certification Forester

Vice President, Food Safety and Testing

Life Cycle Program Manager

Program Associate, Life Cycle Services

ISO Coordinator/Quality Assurance Specialist

Environmental Claims Program Associate

SCS is an equal opportunity employer and as such, considers individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We value diversity and are a company that values employees of many backgrounds. Accordingly, SCS does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions) national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, physical disability, mental disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law. Further, SCS prohibits the harassment of any individual on any of the bases listed above.  This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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Natural Resources Program Associate, Chain of Custody

Full Time  
Location: Emeryville CA 94608
Reports to: Director, Chain-of-Custody Certification Services

We seek a highly organized professional to join our forestry and fisheries chain-of-custody (CoC) certification team. This is a full-time hands-on position working with a small dedicated team of certification professionals.   You will need to be a great communicator (written and oral) both with the team and with our clients around the world.   SCS Chain-of-Custody programs manage auditing and certification for more than 800 clients in 31 countries.

Summary: The Natural Resources Program Associate supports the Director of Chain-of-Custody in the administration of FSC and MSC programs.  The job entails technical assistance with standards and programmatic requirements, audit scheduling and audit quality control, and administrative support to all aspects of the certification programs within defined project responsibilities.   The position also entails occasional field auditing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project management: Coordination of CoC audits with clients around the world.
• Technical assistance: The successful candidate must be willing to learn the technical aspects of FSC and/or MSC Chain of Custody requirements, and be able to communicate them effectively with clients and other program staff.
• Client recruitment and proposal preparation.
• Assistance in the development of internal guidelines for departments, clients, auditors and staff.
• Organization and maintenance of data management systems and office file systems.
• Support to the Director in recruiting, training, and communicating with consultants.
• Market research & business development assistance.
• Quality control, e.g., tracking developments in FSC requirements and coordination of programmatic changes.
• Performance of chain-of-custody audits. Field auditing is a minor part of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum B.S. or B.A. degree in a field related to Natural Resources.  Preference will be given to a Masters Degree or significant relevant work experience.
• Complete fluency in English and work (or school) experience that involves professional written communication,
• Knowledge of German, Spanish or Portuguese would be a plus,
• Superlative organizational skills, ability to prioritize numerous tasks effectively,
• Experience with computers, including Outlook, Word, Excel and database management,
• An interest in environmental sustainability, forest conservation, and the missions of SCS, the FSC and the MSC will be a plus,
• Strong customer service and teamwork orientation,
• Initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment,
• Must be willing to work regular business hours, five days per week in Emeryville office,
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation:  Mid 40s, exclusive of generous company benefits.

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter, including salary requirements and a description of how your experiences fit the needs and mission of our company to Aaron Maizlish, , and Robert Hrubes, .

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Certification Coordinator, Chain of Custody

Full Time  
Location: Emeryville CA 94608
Reports to: Director, Chain-of-Custody Certification Services

Summary: We are seeking a highly organized individual to join our forestry and fisheries chain-of-custody (CoC) certification team. This is a full-time hands-on position working in support of a small team of certification professionals. You will need to be a great communicator (written and oral) both with the team and with our clients around the world. You should be organized and detail-oriented, able to follow regular procedures, yet have a flexible approach to your daily workload.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing a consistent work flow of scheduling, written notifications, and record-keeping,
• Sending out professional e-mail communications to clients,
• Professional telephone communications with clients about work scheduling
• Maintenance of a well-organized filing system (both paper and electronic),
• Participation in team meetings, planning and implementation of initiatives,
• Record-keeping and compliance with SCS quality management systems and the rules of the FSC and MSC.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree is highly preferred, ideally in a natural resources discipline.
• Complete fluency in English and work (or school) experience that involves written communications;
• Working knowledge of German, Portuguese or Spanish would be a plus;
• Superlative organizational skills, ability to prioritize numerous tasks effectively;
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to proof your own work;
• Experience with computers, and with Outlook, Word, Excel and basic database management;
• An interest in environmental sustainability, forest conservation, and the missions of SCS, the FSC and the MSC will be a plus;
• Must be willing to work normal hours, 5 days per week at our Emeryville office.

Compensation:  High 30s, exclusive of generous company benefits.

To Apply: Please email cover letter, resume and a description of how your experiences fit the needs and mission of our company to Aaron Maizlish, , and Robert Hrubes, .

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FSC Chain of Custody Field Auditor

SCS Chain of Custody Field Auditors are contract positions who must manage a large number of clients within a geographical region.  The nature of this work is that contracts are occasional at first, and the practice quickly builds to regular part-time and perhaps full-time work within a few years.

You will travel to the offices, warehouses and manufacturing facilities of our clients. On-site evaluations include a review of company documentation and handling procedures, manufacturing reports and purchase and sales documentation.  You will conduct meetings and interviews with relevant staff.  Detailed reports of the assessments must be written and submitted within a timely manner.  

The ideal candidate is willing to work on an as-needed part-time basis, and able to make numerous short trips (typical audits are same-day or overnight trips).  You must be able to effectively manage multiple client relationships, and have superb organizational and communication skills.   Ongoing training is provided by SCS.

Qualifications:

• Minimum B.S. or B.A.
• Experience in manufacturing auditing, and/or forestry with a strong preference for individuals with lumber, pulp and paper, and/or commercial printing experience,
• Excellent written and oral communication skills,
• Basic mathematical and accounting competency,
• Ability to decipher complex standards and provide clear and concise guidance to clients,
• High attention to detail,
• Interest in environmental issues, sustainable forestry, and resource conservation,
• Ability to travel throughout the US and Canada.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience writing/auditing Quality or Environmental Management Systems (e.g. ISO 9001 or ISO 14001)
• Knowledge of Green Building/LEED standards
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  To Apply: Please send your resume and a statement of interest to Todd Frank, .

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Certfication Forester, Forestry

Full Time  
Location: Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), Point Richmond, CA 94801.  

Summary: The Certification Forester caries out a range of professional activities associated with FSC forest management certification and greenhouse gas (GHG) verification projects.   Our forest certification projects are conducted around the world, and done so under the auspices of the Forest Stewardship Council-FSC (www.fsc.org).  Forest carbon verification projects are conducted under an array of programs including CCAR, CCX, VCS and CCBA.  The certification forester serves as an auditor on FSC Forest Management/Chain-of-Custody and GHG verifications,  assists with  quality control related to our FSC and GHG accreditations; and helps market these programs to potential clients. 

Position requires travel, fluctuating between 20%-40% time depending on the season. Work is to be conducted from SCS’ Point Richmond office. Compensation is based on qualifications and prior experience.  SCS offers a competitive benefits package including vacation, health, dental, and 401K.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Auditor: working alone, or with teams of up to five professionals, assess management practices of private and publicly managed forests relative to the FSC and GHG certification/verification standards.  Assessments take place on operations throughout the world and involve document review, on-site assessment of field activities, interviews, and reporting.
• General Certification Support: oversee steps of initial certification and surveillance assessments including assembling, training, and scheduling certification teams; notify and consult with stakeholders; plan assessment itineraries; coordinate peer review process; review, edit, and finalize reports.
• Quality Control Related to FSC and ISO Accreditation (e.g., tracking of latest FSC, GHG, and ISO developments and coordination of programmatic changes to keep SCS in conformance).
• Marketing/business development: assist program directors in preparing budgets and proposals for new certification/verification projects.  Provide responses to parties interested in certification.
• General Administration: assist with tasks related to the business management of the program, translating/updating public summaries of audit reports, maintaining current website documents, maintaining current files for all certified clients.
• Recruit, train, and oversee work of assessors/consultants.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelors degree in forestry;
• Preferred at least 4 years of professional experience in a related field;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Computer skills- proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required, Filemaker preferred;
• Initiative and ability to work independently

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:

English proficiency required; Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese helpful, not required.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Dave Wager, , and Robert Hrubes, .

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Vice President of Food Safety and Testing

Full Time  
Location: Emeryville CA 94608 

Summary: The Vice-President, Food Safety and Testing provides leadership and oversight of the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Food Safety and Testing Departments including Pesticide Residue Free Certification, Specialized Pesticide Residue Testing Services, GAP/GMP Food Safety Audits, HACCP-based Food Safety Management Certification, EurepGAP, BRC, and Tesco Food Safety Certification. The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated and have a history of successful business development including securing new accounts utilizing key strategic contacts in the food distribution and retail arenas.  He or she should be comfortable working in a small entrepreneurial environment and should be an adept multi-tasking individual with proven expertise and capabilities in marketing, program management, client satisfaction, quality control, sales delivery and financial management. The position is based at SCS’ Emeryville headquarters office, and reports to SCS President and CEO, Dr. Stanley Rhodes.

Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the President/CEO, this individual will provide leadership and oversight of the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the food safety and testing departments. Specific management responsibilities include:

• Enhancing growth and profitability of the Food Safety and Testing Departments, both domestically and in Mexico
• Sales and marketing of programs to prospective clients; on-going client relations and support
• Certification assessments / inspections/ decision-making in accordance with company standards
• Management of department personnel, outside contract auditing personnel, and laboratory relationships
• Identification of areas in which new certification programs, including standards development, may be appropriate; management of new program development
• Outreach to and interface with stakeholder groups, industry thought leaders, etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• A proven performer/leader in the food safety/food testing industry
• Successful experience managing staff, budgets and programs
• Extensive network of contacts within the food safety/testing industry, including food producers, processors and distributors, retail accounts, governmental agencies/personnel
• Prefer advanced degree (chemistry or ag science)
• Excellent organizational, writing, presentation and general communication skills
• Initiative; able to work independently as well as lead a professional staff
• Excellent computer skills - proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Familiarity with Filemaker Pro preferred.
• Familiarity with GAP/GMP, HACCP, EurepGAP and pesticide testing services
• Proficiency/fluency in Spanish is a plus.
  
  

Compensation: Compensation is based on qualifications and prior experience.  SCS offers a competitive benefits package including vacation, health, dental, and 401K. 

To Apply: Send resume plus cover letter explaining your interest in the position, salary requirements, and three references, to Nancy Ottenstein, .  

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Life Cycle Program Manager

Full Time
Location: Emeryville CA 94608
Reports to: Director, Life Cycle Services

Summary:
We seek a highly organized, skilled environmental scientist/engineer to join our Life Cycle Services Department. This is a full-time hands-on position working with a small team dedicated to life cycle assessment and related analyses. You will need to be a great communicator (written and oral) both within the team and with a broad variety of clients. This position offers the opportunity to apply scientific/technical and business skills to a wide range of projects, presents an array of learning opportunities, and the opportunity for some travel. This position reports to the Director of Life Cycle Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned operational aspects of Life Cycle Services programs, including life cycle inventory and life cycle impact assessments, Environmentally Preferable Products declarations and other evaluations for the retail sector.
• Responsible for completing scope of life cycle assessment (LCA) contracts.
• Development and maintenance of new and existing client base.
• Assist with compilation and management of program budgets.
• Responsible for routine business operations of program
• Routine communication with clients and consultants.
• Occasional travel as required for client visits and to attend LCA conferences and/or tradeshows on behalf of SCS (approximately 10%).
• Business and market development assistance.
• Quality control (e.g., tracking developments of program requirements, and coordination of programmatic changes).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum B.S. or B.A. degree in a science or engineering field. Preference will be given to Masters Degree or significant relevant work experience (10+ years).
• Must be willing to learn and practice the technical aspects of SCS’s life cycle inventory and life cycle impact assessment models and methodologies.
• The successful candidate will possess a broad-base of environmental knowledge and/or experience with different environmental mediums, pollutants/waste, and ecosystem and human health. A depth of knowledge in one or more scientific or technical areas is expected.
• Must have some form of industrial experience, including process evaluation. Knowledge of and/or experience with energy systems is a plus.
• Leadership/managerial experience required
• Complete fluency in English and work (or school) experience that involves professional written communication.
• Superlative organizational skills, ability to prioritize numerous tasks effectively.
• Experience with computers, including Outlook, Word, Excel, File Maker and database management.
• Strong customer service and teamwork orientation.
• Initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment.
• An abiding interest in sustainability and related environmental issues.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter, including salary requirements and a description of how your skills and experience fit the needs and mission of our company to Nancy Ottenstein, nottenstein@scscertified.com.

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Program Associate, Life Cycle Services

Full Time
Location: Emeryville CA 94608
Reports to: Director, Life Cycle Services

Summary:
We seek a highly organized environmental scientist/engineer to join our Life Cycle Services Department. This is a full-time hands-on position working with a small team dedicated to life cycle assessment and related analyses. You will need to be a great communicator (written and oral) both within the team and with a broad variety of clients. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, presents an array of learning opportunities, as well as the opportunity for some travel. You will need to be a great communicator (written and oral) both within the team and with a broad variety of clients. This position offers the opportunity to apply scientific/technical and business skills to a wide range of projects, presents an array of learning opportunities, and the opportunity for some travel. This position reports to the Director of Life Cycle Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the operational aspects of Life Cycle Services, including life cycle inventory and life cycle impact assessments, Environmentally Preferable Products declarations and other evaluations for the retail sector.
• Provide support for completing scope of life cycle assessment (LCA) contracts.
• Provide support with the development and maintenance of new and existing client base.
• Assist with the tracking of program budgets as requested.
• Assist the Program Manager in communicating with clients and consultants.
• Occasional travel as required for client visits and/or tradeshows on behalf of SCS (approximately 10%).
• Business and market development assistance.
• Quality control (e.g., tracking developments of program requirements, and coordination of programmatic changes).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum B.S. or B.A. degree in a science or engineering field.  Preference will be given to Masters Degree or significant relevant work experience (5+ years).
• Must be willing to learn the basic technical aspects of SCS’s life cycle inventory and life cycle impact assessment models and methodologies and be able to communicate them effectively with clients.
• The successful candidate will possess a broad-base of environmental knowledge and/or experience with different environmental mediums, pollutants/waste, and ecosystem and human health.
• Industrial experience, including process evaluation, and/or knowledge of energy systems is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working as part of a team, and taking lead responsibilities in assigned areas.
• Complete fluency in English and work (or school) experience that involves professional written communication.
• Superlative organizational skills, ability to prioritize numerous tasks effectively.
• Experience with computers, including Outlook, Word, Excel, File Maker and database management.
• Strong customer service and teamwork orientation.
• Initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment.
• An abiding interest in sustainability and related environmental issues.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter, including salary requirements and a description of how your skills and experience fit the needs and mission of our company to Nancy Ottenstein, nottenstein@scscertified.com.

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ISO Coordinator/Quality Assurance Specialist

Full Time
Location: Emeryville CA 94608

Summary:
The ISO Coordinator/Quality Assurance Specialist will have primary responsibilities for the implementation and ongoing support of ISO accreditation initiative (relative to ISO 65, 14065 and other sectoral standards) at our rapidly growing home office in Emeryville, as well as in our remote offices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the writing, editing, producing, and maintaining SCS’ documentation, including procedures, manuals, instructions, and training collateral material in compliance with ISO Guide 65 and other standards against which SCS wishes to be accredited.
• Assist in the development of documentation project plans and timelines.
• Collaborate with program-specific functional teams to collect and interpret inputs, outputs, and process steps for creation and revision of organization procedures.
• Work with managers and employees to implement new or revised procedures.
• Provide support to personnel during ISO and Client audits or pre-assessments.
• Support quality assurance efforts including the assembly of documentation for compliance with ISO requirements (document control, revision control, approval process, etc.) and audit review.
• Research and evaluate new documentation requirements, tools, and methods; document and improve documentation processes.
• Conduct internal surveillance audits, in conformance with ISO-driven company policies.
• Maintain documentation content for ISO certification standards compliance and certification. 
• Maintain relationship with third-party ISO registrar.

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Science, Business or quality-related disciplined.
• Three years of experience in auditing or managing an ISO Quality Management System(s) (QMS).
• Strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate integrity, good judgment and accountability.
• Must be a self-starter; thrive at multi-tasking, finish what gets started with a keen attention to detail and reporting.
• Professional demeanor, energetic, a strong work ethic and the ability to marshal and manage the involvement of SCS staff in achieving our quality management objectives.
• Team oriented with superior interpersonal creative and customer service skills.
• Certification as an ISO Auditor desired.
  

To Apply:Send resume plus cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your salary requirements to: Nancy Ottenstein (nottenstein@scscertified.com).
Please, respond with written inquiries only.

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Environmental Claims Program Associate

Full Time
Location: Emeryville CA 94608
Department: Environmental Claims
We seek a highly organized professional to join our environmental certification team. This is a full-time hands-on position working with a small dedicated team of certification professionals. You will need to have some technical training as well as be an excellent communicator (written and oral)—both with the team and with our clients around the world.

Summary:
The Environmental Claims Program Associate supports the Environmental Claims programs. The position requires working with clients who manufacture products and want to make environmental claims on these products. You will be responsible for working with clients in a variety of ways: auditing manufacturing processes and supply chains, writing summary reports of those findings, providing technical assistance on certification standards and programmatic requirements, and offering some administrative support to the certification programs. The position offers a wide range of learning opportunities as well as the opportunity for some travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performance of certification audits both on-site and desk reviews,
• Technical assistance: The successful candidate must be willing to learn the basic technical aspects of environmental certification requirements and be able to communicate them effectively with clients.
• Fundamental project management: Coordination of evaluation audits with clients in North America and other countries around the world.
• Organization and continued maintenance of data management systems.
• Support to the Program Manager in communicating with clients and consultants.
• Business and market development assistance.
• Quality control (e.g., tracking developments of program requirements, and coordination of programmatic changes).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum B.S. or B.A. degree in a quantitative field, with a strong preference for Chemistry, Engineering, or Industrial Ecology. Preference will be given to a Masters Degree, or significant relevant work experience.
• Complete fluency in English, and experience that involves professional written communication;
• Superlative organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize numerous tasks effectively;
• Solid experience with computers, including programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, FileMaker, and database management;
• An abiding interest in sustainability, green building, materials use, indoor air quality, and related environmental issues;
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills;
• Initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment;
• Must be willing to work regular business hours, five days per week in our Emeryville office;
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  

To Apply:Send resume plus cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your salary requirements to: Nancy Ottenstein (nottenstein@scscertified.com).
Please, respond with written inquiries only.

 

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